Plaque [804 Swift to Kill]

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Accession number
2011.188.3
Description
A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem of a tiger baring its teeth, with a sword in its mouth, set against a black background. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the numbers '804' at the top. Above the emblem is a gold detail of a ship flanked by sails. Below the emblem is a gold coloured scroll with black lettering 'Swift to Kill'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging. Marked on the hook is 'Made in Great Britain' and a gold coloured sticker with the seller's details: 'Montague Jeffery / Gentlemen's Outfitter / 2 St. Giles Street / Northampton / NN1[?]JB / Tel: (0604) 39605'.
Marks
Montague Jeffery / Gentlemen's Outfitter / 2 St. Giles Street / Northampton / NN1[?]JB / Tel: (0604) 39605'. Maker's Mark
Made in Great Britain
804 / SWIFT TO KILL Logo
Media/Materials
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Collection
Fleet Air Arm Collection
Credit Line
Plaque [804 Swift to Kill], 2011.188.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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